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Derivative Instruments
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
Our exposure to market risk includes changes in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. We have operations in foreign countries where the functional currency is primarily the local currency. For international operations that are determined to be extensions of the parent company, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency. We typically have naturally hedged positions in most countries from a local currency perspective with offsetting assets and liabilities. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we have entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate or hedge the effect of adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we held cross currency swap contracts to hedge a portion of our net investment in foreign subsidiaries against volatility in foreign exchange rates. These contracts are recorded at fair value that is based on foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates in active markets; therefore, we classify these derivative contracts within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not enter into any derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Undesignated Derivative Instruments

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, we entered into foreign exchange forward contracts in order to mitigate the change in fair value of specific assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. These forward contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the aggregate notional value of these outstanding forward contracts was $1.5 billion. The changes in fair value of these forward contracts are recorded in prepaid and other assets or other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets with their corresponding change in fair value recognized in selling and general expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The amount recorded in prepaid and other current assets was $3 million and $8 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The amount recorded in other current liabilities was $15 million and $6 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The amount recorded in selling and general expense related to these contracts was a net loss of $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and a net gain of $49 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively.

Net Investment Hedges

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we held cross currency swaps to hedge a portion of our net investment in certain European subsidiaries against volatility in the Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate. These swaps are designated and qualify as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary and are scheduled to mature in 2029, 2030, 2032 and 2033. The notional value of our outstanding cross currency swaps designated as a net investment hedge was $3.5 billion as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The changes in the fair value of these swaps are recognized in foreign currency translation adjustments, a component of other comprehensive income (loss), and reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated balance sheet. The gain or loss will be subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold, liquidated or substantially liquidated. We have elected to assess the effectiveness of our net investment hedges based on changes in spot exchange rates. Accordingly, amounts related to the cross currency swaps recognized directly in net income represent net periodic interest settlements and accruals, which are recognized in interest expense, net. We recognized net interest income of $10 million and $14 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Cash Flow Hedges

Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, we entered into a series of foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge a portion of the Indian rupee, British pound, and Euro exposures through the first quarter of 2028 and the fourth quarter of 2027, respectively. These contracts are intended to offset the impact of movement of exchange rates on future revenue and operating costs and are scheduled to mature within twenty-four months. The changes in the fair value of these contracts are initially reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated balance sheet and are subsequently reclassified into revenue and selling and general expenses in the same period that the hedged transaction affects earnings.

As of March 31, 2026, we estimate that $15 million of pre-tax loss related to foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive income is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the aggregate notional value of our outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges was $540 million and $574 million, respectively.
Interest Rate Swaps
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we terminated our interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $813 million and received net proceeds of $155 million upon termination. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedges and were scheduled to mature beginning in the first quarter of 2027. We performed a final effectiveness test upon the termination of each swap, and the effective portion of the gain of $155 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated balance sheet. A portion of the gain is being recognized into interest expense, net over the term related to the issuance of our senior notes in December of 2025 which are scheduled to mature in 2031 and 2035. We recognized interest income of $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

The following table provides information on the location and fair value amounts of our cash flow hedges and net investment hedges as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

(in millions)March 31, December 31,
Balance Sheet Location20262025
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Prepaid and other current assets Foreign exchange forward contracts$4 $5 
Other current liabilitiesForeign exchange forward contracts$21 $11 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Other non-current liabilitiesCross currency swaps$205 $294 
The following table provides information on the location and amounts of pre-tax gains (losses) on our cash flow hedges and net investment hedges for the three months ended March 31:
(in millions)Gain (Loss) recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (effective portion)Location of Gain (Loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (effective portion)Gain (Loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (effective portion)
2026202520262025
Cash flow hedges - designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange forward contracts$(8)$5 Revenue, Selling and general expenses$(2)$1 
Interest rate swap contracts$(2)$— Interest expense, net$2 $— 
Net investment hedges - designated as hedging instruments
Cross currency swaps$88 $(77)Interest expense, net$(1)$(1)
The activity related to the change in unrealized gains (losses) in accumulated other comprehensive loss was as follows for the three months ended March 31:
(in millions)20262025
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges, net of taxes, beginning of period$(5)$1 
Change in fair value, net of tax(9)5 
Reclassification into earnings, net of tax2 (1)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges, net of taxes, end of period$(12)$5 
Interest rate swap contracts
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, net of taxes, beginning of period$99 $99 
Change in fair value, net of tax(1)— 
Reclassification into earnings, net of tax(2)— 
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, net of taxes, end of period$96 $99 
Net Investment Hedges
Net unrealized (losses) gains on net investment hedges, net of taxes, beginning of period$(234)$33 
Change in fair value, net of tax69 (59)
Reclassification into earnings, net of tax1 1 
Net unrealized losses on net investment hedges, net of taxes, end of period$(164)$(25)